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Animated Fantasy Adventure movies

Animated journeys with quests, magical rules, discovery, and set-piece progression at the core.

Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

1. Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

Animation Adventure Fantasy Action Family
5.7
20191h 38min

Overview

After accepting an invitation from a mysterious trainer, Ash, Misty and Brock meet Mewtwo, an artificially created Pokémon who wants to do battle.

Themes

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Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Reign of the Supermen

2. Reign of the Supermen

Science Fiction Animation Action Adventure Fantasy
6.8
20191h 27min

Overview

In the wake of The Death of Supermen, the world is still mourning the loss of the Man of Steel following his fatal battle with the monster Doomsday. However, no sooner as his body been laid to rest than do four new bearers of the Superman shield come forward to take on the mantle. The Last Son of Krypton, Superboy, Steel, and the Cyborg Superman all attempt to fill the vacuum left by the world's greatest champion. Meanwhile, Superman's death has also signaled to the universe that Earth is vulnerable. Can these new Supermen and the rest of the heroes prove them wrong?

Themes

Investigation under pressure, Deception and impersonation, Leadership legitimacy, Power through technology, Legacy vs replacement, Public trust and fear

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Checkered Ninja

3. Checkered Ninja

Animation Comedy Adventure Fantasy Animated Fantasy Adventure
7.1
20181h 23min

Overview

A possessed Ninja doll teams up with a teenage boy to avenge the murder of a poor child factory worker.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Corporate culpability, Protective guardianship, Ninja doll influence, Child laborers dynamics, Vigilantism tension

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Death of Superman

4. The Death of Superman

Science Fiction Animation Action Drama Fantasy
7.4
20181h 21min

Overview

When a hulking monster arrives on Earth and begins a mindless rampage, the Justice League is quickly called in to stop it. But it soon becomes apparent that only Superman can stand against the monstrosity.

Themes

Duty under threat, Trust in guardians, Heroic sacrifice, Glory vs responsibility, Public safety under crisis, Technology in crisis

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Mary and The Witch's Flower

5. Mary and The Witch's Flower

Adventure Animation Family Fantasy Adventure Epic
6.8
20171h 43min

Overview

Mary Smith, a young girl who lives with her great-aunt in the countryside, follows a mysterious cat into the nearby forest where she finds a strange flower and an old broom, none of which is as ordinary as it seems.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Abuse of power, Ethics of experimentation, Talent vs expectation, Agency under coercion, Magic vs science

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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April and the Extraordinary World

6. April and the Extraordinary World

Thriller Adventure Animation Comedy Fantasy
7.2
20151h 46min

Overview

It's 1941, but France is trapped in the 19th Century, governed by steam and Napoleon V. Avril, a teenage girl, goes in search of her missing scientist parents.

Themes

Scientists exploited for power, Talking cat ally, Technological stagnation under war, Technology-driven progress after crisis, Mobile bunker as refuge, Terraforming as escape from conflict

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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The Book of Life

7. The Book of Life

Animation Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy
7.2
20141h 35min

Overview

The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.

Themes

Deception and trust, Family duty vs desire, Heritage vs individuality, Fear as catalyst, Love triangle tension, Memory and forgetting

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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How to Train Your Dragon 2

8. How to Train Your Dragon 2

Fantasy Action Adventure Animation Comedy
7.8
20141h 42min

Overview

Five years have passed since Hiccup and Toothless united the dragons and Vikings of Berk. Now, they spend their time charting unmapped territories. During one of their adventures, the pair discover a secret cave that houses hundreds of wild dragons -- and a mysterious dragon rider. Now, Hiccup and Toothless find themselves at the center of a battle to protect Berk from a power-hungry warrior.

Themes

Leadership responsibility, Trust vs control, Coexistence under threat, Fear of loss and resilience, Interdependence across species, Legacy and mentorship

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy

9. Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy

Animation Family Animated Fantasy Adventure Holiday Family
6.6
20141h 18min

Overview

Zarina, a smart and ambitious dust-keeper fairy who’s captivated by Blue Pixie Dust and its endless possibilities, flees Pixie Hollow and joins forces with the scheming pirates of Skull Rock, who make her captain of their ship. Tinker Bell and her friends must embark on an epic adventure to find Zarina, and together they go sword-to-sword with the band of pirates led by a cabin boy named James, who’ll soon be known as Captain Hook himself.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Trust under threat, Leadership under pressure, Talent manipulation and identity, Ambition versus belonging, Curiosity and consequences

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart

10. Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart

Animation Romance Adventure Drama Fantasy
6.9
20141h 34min

Overview

Jack is born with his heart frozen solid on the coldest day in history. A wise midwife saves him by replacing it with a cuckoo clock. Now Jack must abide by three rules to keep his mechanical heart safe: never touch the clock's hands, master his anger, and never fall in love. He tries his best, but when he meets a girl named Acacia he falls in love, threatening the delicate balance of his artificial heart.

Themes

Forbidden love, Guardianship and care, Growth through adversity, Rules governing emotions, Mechanical heart burden, Music as emotional catalyst

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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